R.G. Kar rape and murder: Bengal government moves Calcutta High Court seeking death penalty for convict Sanjay Roy

The move comes after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her disapproval of the Session Courts sentence. I am truly shocked by the judgement in the RG Kar case, the Chief Minister said

21 Jan 2025 9:31 pm

RG Kar case: Mamata Banerjee expresses dismay over Sealdah court sentencing convict to life imprisonment

Aparajita Bill passed by the West Bengal Assembly in September 2024 aims to increase the punishment for rape and other sexual offences by introducing death penalty and life imprisonment.

21 Jan 2025 2:35 pm

Joint Forum against NRC writes to Joint Committee of Parliament on Waqf Amendment Bill; asks for revocation

The Joint Forum members criticised the Bills provisions that would diminish powers of the Waqf Boards and give arbitrary powers to District Collectors

21 Jan 2025 9:13 am

R.G. Kar rape and murder: quantum of sentence for convict on January 20

The mother of the former civic police volunteer who has been convicted of the gruesome crime said she has no problem if the court hangs him for the crime

19 Jan 2025 10:30 pm